Pakistan Tehreek-E-Insaf (PTI) distanced itself from reports suggesting that senior party member Azam Swati is involved in conversations with the military company, with party secretary General Salman Akram Raja that such actions are not sanctioned by party leadership.

In a speech with journalists outside an anti-terrorism in Lahore, Raja said: “The claims of an agreement between Azam Swati and the establishment have no connection with PTI. He speaks in his personal capacity,” Express News reported.

Raja emphasized PTI’s continued compliance with constitutional principles.

“We are responsible for the rule of law and supremacy of the constitution. That’s still our goal,” he said.

In response to questions about why senior leaders were not yet allowed to meet party founder Imran Khan, Raja suggested that the delay were intentional.

“It seems that efforts are being made to create ambiguity. When we meet him, it will be clear if he has approved any dialogue,” he said.

Raja emphasized that no negotiations or decisions could be confirmed without direct consultation with Imran Khan.

“Until there is clarity from him, I can’t comment on any backchannel activity,” he added.

His remarks come in the midst of ongoing speculation about potential political negotiations between prisoner PTI leaders and the military-backed government.

PTI has consistently rejected any hidden deal-making, rather than calling a transparent political process and free choice.

Previously, senior PTI leader Azam Khan Swati has said he will work to initiate dialogue between the party’s imprisoned founder Imran Khan and the country’s army chief.

Azam Khan Swati emphasized the importance of the military and called it “an important national institution and a source of pride.” He denied proposals that his release came as part of every agreement, maintaining that his loyalty to Imran Khan remained “not -shaking.”